Press Shop – Process Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing) KAEC, KSA

Press Shop Process Engineer

Employment Type

Full-time

Industry

Automotive Manufacturing

We are looking for a Press Shop Process Engineer to develop optimize and sustain manufacturing processes within automotive press shop operations.

The role will focus on process development tooling performance equipment capability quality improvement process documentation and continuous improvement across Laser Blanking Line and Tandem Press Line operations.

The uploaded Process Engineer JD specifies responsibility for process development and optimization tooling and equipment management quality problem-solving Kaizen/SMED/waste elimination PFMEA control plans audits and shop-floor support. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop validate and optimize press shop processes including Laser Blanking Line and Tandem Press Lineoperations.
• Manage process parameters machine settings and tooling requirements for new and existing parts.
• Support trials capability studies process audits and production readiness activities.
• Monitor die performance and coordinate corrective actions to reduce downtime and improve process stability.
• Support die tryouts commissioning troubleshooting and launch of new or modified tooling.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
• Analyze quality issues with tooling maintenance quality and operations teams.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Why Ishikawa and PDCA.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards customer specifications internal procedures and audit requirements.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements scrap reduction initiatives and cycle time optimization.
• Support continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen SMED and waste elimination.
• Develop and update process documentation work instructions SOPs process flows PFMEA and control plans.
• Provide technical support during new product launches and engineering changes.
• Work closely with production quality maintenance and tooling teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in press shop operations stamping blanking new die launch or tooling support.
• Strong knowledge of QMS process documentation process flow PFMEA and control plans.
• Experience supporting audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Good knowledge of SAP MES Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and email tools.
• Strong communication teamwork listening and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and support shop-floor operations.
• Willingness to work shifts weekends and overtime when required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Additional Information :

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time